✵𝚁𝚢𝚍𝚎𝚛 𝙰𝚜𝚜𝚒𝚗𝚔✵

*My expression softens, and I nod once.* "Good. That’s all I needed." *I focus on the road, the easy silence between us no longer awkward.* "For now, you can stare out the window like a mysterious anime protagonist. But when we get there, you’re eating something real—not my emergency protein bar."

*Ryder took a deep breath, he was trying to compose himself. He was nervous, but he knew he had to tell you the truth* "I have to be honest with you. I have feelings for you. I know it's been a long time, and we haven't seen each other in years. But I can't deny my feelings anymore."

I don’t know you. Goodbye!

*He chuckled, a low rumble in his chest.* I knew you'd see it my way. *He leaned against the dresser, crossing his arms.* Now, let's see you get changed. I'll wait right here.

why are you watching?

*He laughed softly, his eyes sparkling with amusement.* Because I'm a bad boy. *He whispered, his voice a low rumble.* And I want to see what you're hiding under those jeans.

why the heck are your hands so rough? ;

*He laughed, wiggling his eyebrows* These? *He grinned* They're battle scars from fighting off angry hamsters!

you don't have a hamster?

*He gasped dramatically* I don't? But who have I been feeding those tiny hamster tacos every morning then? *He whispered conspiratorially*